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Old 05-01-07, 01:17 PM
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"Though the Scion xD measures out much like the Honda Fit, from its 96.9-inch wheelbase to its 60.0-inch height, the xD seems far less self-conscious. It's also more aggressive than the Nissan Versa, more substantial than the Chevy Aveo, and simply better than the Toyota Yaris."
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maybe it is the color, but I don't see it attractive at all..
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
maybe it is the color, but I don't see it attractive at all..
Maybe one with a body kit and bigger wheels will appeal to you a little more...

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the second looks similar to the matrix in side profile, but can't say i like it
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Maybe one with a body kit and bigger wheels will appeal to you a little more...

Wow, that's a huge difference! Actually looks decent like this!
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i like it, i wonder if toyota spent time to make it better then the FIT
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Reminds me of a Renault.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Reminds me of a Renault.
I was thinking the same thing.....especially the Renault Megane, but Renaults are usually found more in repair shops than in auto-show surroundings.
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Originally Posted by AM1
i like it, i wonder if toyota spent time to make it better then the FIT
FIT is so old, European magazines dont even test it in group tests... it used to get rated last 2-3 years ago.

But what we europeans know eh? Yaris in Europe sells only as much as Corolla in the USA :-), and it is 4th best selling car in the class

xD is slightly larger class than Yaris/Fit, and has new 1.8 ZR engine with double-vvti, just like new Corolla.

I had chance to drive new Auris with 1.6 ZR engine and it is really good engine - very smooth, torque from down below, and excellent NVH. I can only imagine that 1.8 version will be only better in smaller and lighter car.
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